Caught The Bead Bug…Again
I haven’t made jewelry in years for fear that one of my lovies would pick up a wayward piece and choke on it. I know, I’m paranoid. Now that they’re older I thought I’d get my dusty tools and equipment out again. It was nice to see them all, like reacquainting with old friends. I also rediscovered all the beads I’ve accumulated through the years. That didn’t stop my daughter and I from hitting up the bead store. This was her first visit and was she fascinated; probably because the beads weren’t macaroni or great big plastic pieces. She wanted everything.
When the time came to put my earrings together, I was a bit rusty and completely forgot what used to come so naturally. From placement to tool handling, I had to relearn. Seriously, it took a while to make these earrings. Well, here’s my attempt at jewelry making after a very long hiatus. My daughter made the necklace all by herself. I was so proud of her. I think I’ve caught that bead bug again. Must. Make. Jewelry.
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Tags: bead, making earrings, making jewelry
My five year old always loves watching me put my jewlery orders together and then asks for his own pieces to create with. CUTE!
OH…those beads are beautifulllll…
A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm! What a wonderful skill, to be able to design and create jewelry! Love those earrings – perfect for anytime! Ciao, bella!
my sister loves to make beaded jewellery too.
love the pic of your daughter’S precious hands!
Oh, lovely, lovely. I’m addicted to beads too, but I haven’t done anything with them in ages. But those earrings! Oh, my! They inspire me . . .
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Cute, cute earrings! What a fun thing to do with your daughter!
Wow those earrings are really cute…I am very much aware that I need a creative outlet for my spiritual health and you have just inspired me to “dip my toes” into beading!
I think your daughter did a lovely job for her first necklace.
Your earrings are sweet – the aqua is so lovely…
I really like those earrings! But I have no idea how I would pull an outfit together that goes with the earrings….or bead jewelries for that matter. When it comes to accessories, I stick with little silver pendants. Boring, but safe!
Sugarlens-I paired these earrings with jeans and simple white shirt and was thinking of wearing with my khaki shirt dress or black summer cotton swing dress. They’re more versatile than they look. E-mail and I’ll send you a pair of earrings I just made.
I think your daughter did a lovely job for her first necklace.
Your earrings are sweet – the aqua is so lovely…
You did a great job on those earrings! Love ‘em. You’re a girl after my own heart – I love to bead and make my own jewelry pieces. My two girls have caught that bug too. I had to chuckle at the photos – whenever I get my supplies out my two girls want to join in the fun. I must say they are both very creative, and give me a run for my money. Who knows, maybe one day they will be famous jewelry designers, huh? That would be fab. Your little girl did a great job on her necklace too. One question though, how did you ever manage to make it out of the bead shop? I could just live in there! Peace.